Rip and Earn: New App Lets You Digitally Open Pokémon Packs for Real Money
After tripling his money by pulling pricey Pokémon cards from digital packs on the Rips app, one user knew what he had to do next: keep ripping. The app allows users to pay money to open digital packs and win physical cards, with the option to sell them back.
Popularity and Gameplay
The Rips app has been downloaded over 6 million times since its launch in October 2025, with half of those downloads occurring in the past two months. The app offers a similar format to other platforms like RipIt from influencer Logan Paul, capitalizing on the popularity of ripping open physical card packs to find rare cards.
Price Range and Volatility Settings
Packs range in price from $1 to $2,500. Users can adjust their ‘volatility level’ in the settings for many packs, with higher volatility increasing the chances of pulling both high-value and low-value cards.
Showcasing Rarity
The app features a ‘Showroom’ section displaying the most expensive and rare cards users have a chance of pulling.
